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Buruli ulcer : Prevention of Disability (POD)

This manual is for use by doctors, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, National Buruli ulcer Control Programme managers and other health workers involved in the prevention of disability activities in Buruli ulcer. 
 

Presentation
Introduction
Buruli ulcer disease
Concepts in prevention of disability and rehabilitation
Assessment and documentation
Essential interventions
Essential intervention No. 1: Health education and self-care
Essential intervention No. 2: Wound management pdf, 159kb
Essential intervention No. 3: Oedema control
Essential intervention No. 4: Scar management and control
Essential intervention No. 5: Positioning and splinting
Essential intervention No. 6: Management of pain
Essential intervention No. 7: Exercise and activity
Essential intervention No. 8: Adaptations in activities of daily living
Social and psychological considerations
Referrals to specialized services
Organizing and implementing POD
Annexes